Postcode TA3 5FD (Somerset West and Taunton) Terminated February 2003

Map showing TA3 5FD and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA3 5FD is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in June 2001 and terminated in February 2003.TA3 5FD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA3 5FD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TA3 5FD as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to TA3 5FD is Vicarage Lawns which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Stores and is 52 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 4.56 km away.

The closest primary school to TA3 5FD (for ages 11 and under) is Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 6, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Heathfield Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 1, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of TA3 5FD is The Flying Fish Pub and is 10 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2022.

Policing for TA3 5FD is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA3 5FD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA3 5FD, and the approximate distance away.

Vicarage Lawns 35 m
St Michael Close 62 m
Dillons Road 95 m
Caray Grove 124 m
Ryesland Way 152 m
Homefield Close 160 m
St Michael Road 180 m
Kingdon Mead 193 m
Curvalion Road 210 m
Curvalion House Gardens 226 m
Powell Close 248 m
Arundells Way 276 m
Crufts Meadow 279 m
West View 310 m
Paddock Close 310 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA3 5FD

Introduction June 2001
Termination February 2003
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA3 5FD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
204 m
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
620 m
Ruishton Church of England School 1.25 km
West Monkton Church of England School 1.59 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
1.93 km
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
2.85 km
Blackbrook Primary School 3.01 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 3.1 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
3.62 km
Lyngford Park Primary School 3.7 km
Selworthy Special School 3.84 km
The Sky Academy 3.85 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
4.03 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
4.11 km
Somerset Progressive School Good
(July 1, 2021)
4.12 km
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Good
(June 13, 2018)
4.12 km
King's College Taunton 4.23 km
Priorswood Primary School 4.25 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
4.36 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
4.37 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA3 5FD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
9.61 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
9.61 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.78 km
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
9.85 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
10 km
The Cake Studio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
10.41 km
Robinsons Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
11.15 km
West Buckland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
11.15 km
Ilton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
11.24 km
Merryfield Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
11.24 km
Chipperfields Catering (Doughnuts and Slushies) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
11.26 km
Simply Delicious (Black Van) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
11.26 km
Simply Delicious (Brown Van) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
11.26 km
Ilminster Sports Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 25, 2021
11.39 km
The Folly Nursery Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 27, 2020
11.46 km
Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 16, 2021
11.46 km
St Mary's & St Peter's Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 27, 2020
11.47 km
Rosecutters Childcare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 4, 2021
13.27 km
Kingsmead Centre LLP Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 12, 2022
13.31 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA3 5FD - Data from Apr 2022

The Stores Bus Stop/Station 52 m
The Stores Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Arundells Way Bus Stop/Station 100 m
West View Bus Stop/Station 293 m
Paddock Close Bus Stop/Station 309 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 4.56 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 4.59 km
Exeter International Airport Air 42.35 km
Bristol Airport Air 46.05 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA3 5FD - Data from Dec 2021

Newmead Pond Inland Water 444 m
Fishpool Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Creechbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Thorn Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Noah's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Stoke Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Kennel Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Cottage Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.49 km
Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.52 km
Swan's Neck Inland Water 3.54 km
Coombe Bottom Valley 3.69 km
Burlinch Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
Huish Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km
Stable Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.02723700
Longitude -3.03819600
OS Easting 327288
OS Northing 0125832
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
23567
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Monkton and North Curry ED
Electoral Ward Creech St Michael
Local Authority District Somerset West and Taunton
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Somerset

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000246
Travel To Work Area Taunton

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Somerset
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Somerset
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Somerset CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Creech St Michael BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050382
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 005C
Output Area / Small Area 6B4